Grandma Visitor

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2012

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Little Red Riding Hood is a fictional character originating from European folk tales, most famously popularized by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm. Her defining trait is her red hooded cloak, gifted to her by her grandmother, which gives her her name.

The narrative typically centers on Little Red Riding Hood's journey through the woods to deliver food to her ailing grandmother. During this journey, she encounters a wolf who deceives her into revealing her destination. The wolf then races ahead, devours the grandmother, and disguises himself to trick Little Red Riding Hood herself.

The ending varies across different versions. In Perrault's version, she is devoured by the wolf. The Brothers Grimm version features a huntsman who arrives, kills the wolf, and rescues both Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother from the wolf's belly.

Little Red Riding Hood's story has been interpreted in various ways, often serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of strangers, naiveté, and the importance of obedience. She remains a widely recognized and enduring figure in children's literature and popular culture.